NEW DELHI: The dengue outbreak in the city took a more serious turn with nearly 2,000 cases and 12 deaths being reported last week alone, even as experts warned that the major strain in circulation this year was particularly virulent and it would need an effort on a war footing to contain the disease.

Data released by municipalities on Monday shows that fatalities reported during the week ending on Saturday (September 19) were more than what the city had seen for the entire 2010 season, when the last big dengue outbreak took place claiming eight lives. This season's dengue toll was now 17.

"Now, no matter how much the authorities increase treatment facilities, it is going to be very difficult to prevent mortalities. Type II, which is the predominant strain of dengue this year, is highly virulent," said a clinical virologist, who did not want to be quoted.

With immense pride “India Live” celebrated its 10th national conference in Mumbai from 28th February to 3rd March 2019. The conference turned out to be a gold mine of information, with emphasis on academics, education and exchange of knowledge with leaders in interventional cardiology from both India and abroad.